NewsJune 19, 2012

Jill Bock, Staff
Lincoln University summer campers listen closely to the story of the origin of the dreamcatcher.
Lincoln University summer campers listen closely to the story of the origin of the dreamcatcher.Jill Bock, Staff
Storyteller Dianne Moran captivates her audience with the "Legend of the Dream Catcher" Monday afternoon at the Sikeston Public Library. Youngsters from the Southeast Missouri YMCA attended the program in the morning while in the afternoon, children attending the Lincoln University summer program took part.
Storyteller Dianne Moran captivates her audience with the "Legend of the Dream Catcher" Monday afternoon at the Sikeston Public Library. Youngsters from the Southeast Missouri YMCA attended the program in the morning while in the afternoon, children attending the Lincoln University summer program took part.Jill Bock, Staff
Youngsters enjoy another story told about the American Indians by Dianne Moran.
Youngsters enjoy another story told about the American Indians by Dianne Moran.Jill Bock, Staff
Two youngsters dressed as Native Americans danced as their fellow campers played instruments.
Two youngsters dressed as Native Americans danced as their fellow campers played instruments.Jill Bock, Staff
Storyteller Dianne Moran informs a participant that now that he is dressed for the part, he will get to dance.
Storyteller Dianne Moran informs a participant that now that he is dressed for the part, he will get to dance.Jill Bock, Staff
With a steady beat of a hide drum, Dianne Moran prepares to lead youngsters in a Native American song.
With a steady beat of a hide drum, Dianne Moran prepares to lead youngsters in a Native American song.Jill Bock, Staff
Not everyone was so sure about handling a snake, even after storyteller Dianne Moran assured them the snakes were not poisonous.
Not everyone was so sure about handling a snake, even after storyteller Dianne Moran assured them the snakes were not poisonous.Jill Bock, Staff
A youngster successfully catches a leather bag tossed to her from across the room. Dianne Moran explained the games of the American Indian children were designed to increase their skills needed as grown-ups.
A youngster successfully catches a leather bag tossed to her from across the room. Dianne Moran explained the games of the American Indian children were designed to increase their skills needed as grown-ups.Jill Bock, Staff
A girl proves she isn't afraid to touch one of Dianne Moran's snakes, which she used as part of her program.
A girl proves she isn't afraid to touch one of Dianne Moran's snakes, which she used as part of her program.Jill Bock, Staff
Storyteller Dianne Moran listens closely for a youngster's answer to one of her questions.
Storyteller Dianne Moran listens closely for a youngster's answer to one of her questions.Jill Bock, Staff
As storyteller Dianne Moran explains she is holding a dried cow stomach, the youngster who held it earlier isn't so sure he wants it back.
As storyteller Dianne Moran explains she is holding a dried cow stomach, the youngster who held it earlier isn't so sure he wants it back.Jill Bock, Staff

The Sikeston Public Library hosted a storyteller Monday as part of its upcoming summer reading program.

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